After Transmigrating as a Scum Alpha, a Cold Omega Stole My Heart - Chapter 4

Her shout, neither too loud nor too soft, instantly silenced the entire classroom. Lin Xiaowen stood frozen in place, dazed.

In a flash, gazes full of scrutiny, shock, and anticipation swept over them. They all shared one central thought: Xie Shuyun… actually stood up for Cheng Lingxue?

“Xie… Young Master Xie, I… eeek!” Lin Xiaowen tried to explain herself but flinched under Xie Shuyun’s sharp gaze. Even without releasing her pheromones, the aura of a high-level Alpha was incomparable to that of an ordinary person. Lin Xiaowen, a mere A-rank Omega, felt like a rabbit stared down by a predator, trembling uncontrollably.

“Did she bump into you just now?” Xie Shuyun asked, crossing her arms.

“I… well…” Under Xie Shuyun’s eyes, Lin Xiaowen felt as if all her malicious thoughts were laid bare. But… but she had done this so many times before, even in front of Xie Shuyun. Why did she step in this time? Wasn’t she always supportive…?

“Then apologize.”

Her chaotic thoughts were cut short by those two words. Looking up in a daze, Lin Xiaowen responded subconsciously:

“Eh?”

“Since she didn’t bump into you, then you bumped into her. Isn’t an apology only right?” Xie Shuyun spoke with righteous conviction.

“I… no…” Lin Xiaowen wanted to refuse. Apologize to Cheng Lingxue? What a joke! But with Xie Shuyun standing before her, she could only lower her head and mumble through gritted teeth:

“…Sorry.” As soon as she finished, she ran out of the classroom without waiting for a response.

“Hey… why did she run away?” Xie Shuyun watched the girl’s departing back, feeling bewildered. Shang Yan leaned over, clicking her tongue with a grin:

“Yun-zai, you didn’t make her cry, did you?”

“I don’t think I did anything?” Xie Shuyun scratched her cheek uncomfortably.

Was it because she’s an Omega that her emotions are so sensitive? However, Xie Shuyun looked at Cheng Lingxue, who was holding the jacket between two fingers as if it were something filthy, staring back expressionlessly… Well, if all Omegas are moody, then the female lead must be a different species entirely.

“Your uniform is dirty. Should I help you buy a new one?” Xie Shuyun quickly took her jacket back, stuffed it into Shang Yan’s arms, and walked over to Cheng Lingxue to ask.

“…No need for the trouble.” Seeing Xie Shuyun so close, Cheng Lingxue took a step back to maintain distance. She didn’t understand what this person was plotting. Was she trying to play the “good person”?

“But you can’t attend class like that. Go buy a new—” Before she could finish her persuasion, Xie Shuyun saw Cheng Lingxue pull a brand-new uniform out of her bag. She even caught a glimpse of more than one set inside. Her posture suggested she had known exactly what kind of treatment she would face at school.

The sight made Xie Shuyun’s heart ache. What kind of life did she lead at school that required her to carry so many spare uniforms? Xie Shuyun didn’t want to think about it—didn’t dare to—because the root cause was almost entirely the original owner.

“Is there anything else?” Cheng Lingxue asked coldly, her gaze flat.

Xie Shuyun shook her head. Watching Cheng Lingxue’s swift departure, she rubbed her nose. Just a moment ago, she had made someone else speechless; now Cheng Lingxue had left her silent. Was this what they called “what goes around, comes around”?

“Yun-zai, get back to your seat. Class is starting.” Shang Yan’s quiet nudge pulled Xie Shuyun back from her thoughts. She scanned the room, and all the prying eyes instantly looked away. She sat down and rested her chin on her hand, waiting for the lecture to begin.

Before the teacher arrived, Cheng Lingxue returned to the classroom in a fresh uniform. Her seat was in the first row, far from Xie Shuyun—a typical “top student” spot. Xie Shuyun also noticed that the students around Cheng Lingxue subconsciously avoided her, likely fearing they would be targeted by association. This meant that, in school, Cheng Lingxue might not have a single friend to talk to.

The morning classes passed while Xie Shuyun was lost in thought. When noon arrived, it took Shang Yan’s persistent urging for her to snap out of it. The classroom was already empty; even Cheng Lingxue was gone.

“Yun-zai, you’re really different today. Standing up for the School Beauty… did something trigger you?” As she spoke, Shang Yan touched her own neck, her hint heavy with meaning: “I saw the School Beauty wearing an anti-bite device. Don’t tell me you’ve fallen for the smell of her pheromones?”

Cheng Lingxue… the scent of her pheromones. Xie Shuyun couldn’t help but recall that sweet, coconut-milk fragrance—warm and silky. Honestly, a milky scent didn’t quite match Cheng Lingxue’s cold image, but she had to admit the scent was hauntingly memorable, making her want to taste it more deeply…

“Yun-zai! Hey, Yun-zai!”

Xie Shuyun blinked and met Shang Yan’s gossiping gaze. Realizing what she had just been thinking, her face heated up instantly. She quickened her pace:

“Hurry to the cafeteria. If we’re late, the line will be huge.”

Shang Yan stood frozen for a few seconds before jumping in place with shock:

“Wait for me! We don’t have to line up in the VIP cafeteria! Yun-zai, you just blushed, didn’t you? You actually blushed? Are you shy?!”

Noisy and bickering, the two finally reached the cafeteria. Seeing the luxurious decor, Xie Shuyun couldn’t help but gasp. This wasn’t a cafeteria; it was a five-star buffet. High-end gourmet ingredients that shouldn’t exist in a school lunch were everywhere. Is this the life of the rich?

Holding her tray, Xie Shuyun scanned the cafeteria but saw no sign of Cheng Lingxue. She couldn’t help but ask:

“Why don’t I see her?”

“You mean the School Beauty?” Swallowing her food, Shang Yan shrugged. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen her eat in the cafeteria. Mmm… she probably takes it to go. Seating is limited anyway, and some people like eating in the gardens or the courtyard.”

Outside? It was break time now; would anyone go looking for trouble with Cheng Lingxue again? She was still in heat; even with an anti-bite device, it wasn’t safe. Xie Shuyun forced down a few more bites, but eventually, her anxiety won. She stood up and dumped the food from her plate into a plastic container.

“Huh? Yun-zai, what are you doing?”

“I’m eating outside. You take your time here. See you in afternoon class.”

“What? Wait… hey!”

Ignoring the shouts behind her, Xie Shuyun started to hurry out of the cafeteria. She paused, turned back, and packed a second box of food before running out.

She reached the courtyard filled with flowers and trees. Just as Shang Yan had said, there were several pavilions and stone-paved paths for students to stroll and relax.

The shade of the trees blocked the sun’s heat, providing a pleasant coolness. It was indeed a nice place to rest. Marveling at the scenery, Xie Shuyun wandered through the paths. The area was huge, making her a bit dizzy, until she reached a secluded corner and heard a sleazy male voice:

“Well, if it isn’t the School Beauty? Why are you here all alone? In such a hidden spot… are you here for a secret tryst?”

“Hahaha, maybe she’s waiting for us, Boss!”

“I didn’t know the School Beauty knew how to have fun. Why don’t you come to a club with us tonight? I promise you’ll have such a good time you’ll forget to go home.”

The sound of mocking laughter and the casual, disrespectful attitudes were truly repulsive. Xie Shuyun gently parted the branches in front of her. She saw Cheng Lingxue pinned in a corner, facing five boys with earrings and multi-colored hair. Their uniforms were modified—a classic gang of delinquents.

Xie Shuyun frowned. Cheng Lingxue had “found trouble” twice in one day; the frequency was far too high. Wait—according to the book’s plot, Cheng Lingxue should have been marked by now and unable to attend school. I came here and changed the timeline; is the plot trying to “correct” itself by making things harder for her? The thought was terrifying.

At that moment, a small, doubtful voice rose from within the group. A scrawnier boy whispered:

“But… I heard the Eldest Miss Xie stood up for her today. Are we going to be okay?” He was immediately shoved by the boy next to him, nearly falling. The boy spat:

“Monkey, can you not be such a coward for once? Miss Xie probably helped her on a whim. If she really wanted to help, she would have done it long ago. Tsk… Betas are all like this, no courage at all.” He then pointed at Cheng Lingxue’s neck as if discovering a treasure:

“Boss, look! The School Beauty is wearing an anti-bite device… could she be…?” He and the others exchanged looks, their faces twisted with lewd desire. An SS-rank Omega—they wouldn’t have dared to dream of her before, but they really wanted to taste it now…

The leader seemed stirred as well. He licked his lips, his voice turning husky:

“That anti-bite device is probably fake, just an accessory. How could Miss Xie give you something like that? Come on, let me see…” The boy reached his hand toward Cheng Lingxue.

A smell of rotting fruit suddenly hit Xie Shuyun’s nostrils, nearly making her gag. Her body reacted as if provoked; she felt a sudden heat at the back of her neck as something erupted outward, isolating that disgusting stench.

How revolting… Wait… Dammit, is that guy using his pheromones on Cheng Lingxue? Cheng Lingxue already looked unwell; under the interference of the boy’s pheromones, her brows were knit tight, and her body swayed as if she might collapse.

Xie Shuyun’s face darkened. Disregarding potential punishment, she grabbed the branches in front of her and ripped them aside with force.